Right now, Seattle’s exact playoff opponent is not set yet , but the matchup will be against the lowest remaining seed in the NFC that advances out of Wild Card weekend.

What we know so far

  • The Seahawks have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC , along with the NFC West title.
  • As the top seed, Seattle gets a first‑round bye and will open the postseason in the Divisional Round at home.
  • The NFL re-seeds after the Wild Card round, so the No. 1 seed (Seattle) always plays the lowest remaining seed that survives Wild Card weekend.

So who might Seattle play?

The specific team depends on how the NFC Wild Card games shake out, but coverage has highlighted that Seattle’s most likely opponent is the winner of the No. 4 vs. No. 5 matchup , which pairs the NFC South champion against either the 49ers or Rams , unless there is an upset that leaves a lower seed alive.

In plain terms:

  • If the bracket holds mostly to form, expect Seattle to see:
    • NFC South winner vs. 49ers/Rams winner as the most probable pairing.
  • If there’s a big upset (for example, a 6 or 7 seed knocking off a higher seed), that underdog could be the one who comes to Seattle instead.

What to watch for

  • Keep an eye on:
    • The NFC South title game outcomes (Buccaneers vs. Panthers/Saints permutations).
* How the **49ers, Rams, and Packers** fare in their Wild Card‑related scenarios, since those results shape who can actually travel to Seattle.

Bottom line: until all NFC Wild Card games are finished and the bracket is re-seeded, Seattle’s opponent is unknown , but it will be whichever NFC team advances as the lowest remaining seed into the Divisional Round.

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